Naslov
Fine-needle aspiration cytology, salivary gland ultrasonography and sialography in the evaluation of Sjögren’s syndrome

Autori
Fabijanić, Iris ; Markeljević, Jasenka ; Markov-Glavaš, Duška

Izvornik
Scandinavian journal of rheumatology (0300-9742) 35 (2006), 1; 77-78

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pismo uredniku, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
fine-needle aspiration cytology; ultrasonography; sialography; primary Sjogren's syndrome

Sažetak
Objectives were to evaluate the value of ultrasound (US)-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for assessment of salivary gland involvement in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome. US-guided FNAC was performed on 60 patients with with sicca symptoms and enlargement of the major salivary glands. Thirty-one patients had primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) according to the European Community Criteria. Our results conclusively indicate that US-guided FNAC is a valuable method for evaluating salivary gland involvement in pSS. Furthermore, US-guided FNAC may be useful for the follow-up and monitoring of pSS. Since, lymphomas are detected in patients with pSS with a relative high frequency, an early diagnosis could improve the treatment of the disease.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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